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Unconfirmed COUNCIL MINUTES

PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

15 February, 2010

Rural City of Murray Bridge Council Minute – 15 February 2010 - PUBLIC

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MINUTES INDEX – 15 February, 2010

1072. CIVIC PRAYER 1073. APOLOGIES 1074 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 1075 MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1075 Letter of congratulations – Brenton Lewis CEO of RDA Murraylands &

Riverlands 1076 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 1077 DEPUTATIONS 1077.1 OUR WELL BEING CENTRE 1078. REPORTS OF DELEGATES 1078.1.1 CR PHILLIPS 1078.1.2 CR NUTT 1079. MOTIONS ON NOTICE 1079.1 CR NUTT - CANDIDATES FOR HAMMOND 1080 OFFICER’S REPORTS 1080.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1080.1.1 CEO ACTIVITIES (SF1482) 1080.1.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOWCASE & GENERAL MEETING –

22-23 April 2010 (SF96) 1080.1.3 COUNCIL ELECTION POLICY – ELECTION SIGNAGE UPDATE

(SF488) 1080.1.4 REVIEW OF SECTION 41 COMMITTEES 1080.1.5 2010 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS 1080.1.6 NRM REGIONAL DELIVERY RELATIONSHIPS – MOU PROTOCOL (SF99) 1080.1.7 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING 1080.2 MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNICAL SERVICES Nil


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1080.3 MANAGER CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1080.3.1 BUDGET REVISION TO 31 DECEMBER 2009 1080.3.2 RURAL PROPERTY ADDRESSING SCHEME – PROPOSED RURAL

ROAD NAME CHANGES – C*841.3.1 (11 May 2009) C*921.3.2 (27 July 2009) C*1035.3.3. (27 November 2009) – SF 1815

1080.3.3 WAKEBOARDING 2010 (SF1535) 1080.3.4 PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR PROPOSED EXTENSION TO CRAIG

WALSH DIGITAL ODYSSEY (SF198) 1080.3.5 SPECIAL EVENT GOLF COURSE SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS

(SF) 1080.4 MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1080.4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF SECTION 101A DEVELOPMENT ACT

COMMITTEE 1080.4.2 STRENGHTENING BASIN COMMUNITIES FUNDING

OPPORTUNITY (SF1717) 1080.5 MANAGER, LERWIN 1080.5.1 LERWIN & COMMUNITY CARE – UPDATE REPORT October to

December 2009 SF168 1081. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Nil 1082 REPORTS FROM SUBSIDARIES 1082.1 MURRAY AND MALLEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION – 5

FEBRUARY 2010 1083. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Nil 1084 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 1085. URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY MAYOR ARBON 1086 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 1086.1 QUESTION ON NOTICE – CR SCHUBERT


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Minutes of the Meeting of Council held in the Council Chamber, Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge, on Monday, 15 February, 2010, commencing at 7.03 pm. PRESENT His Worship the Mayor, Allan Arbon Cr Bob England Cr Barry Laubsch

Cr Phil Nutt Cr June Phillips Cr Clem Schubert Cr Keith Simmons Cr Milton Weinert Cr Theo Weinmann Cr Jerry Wilson

IN ATTENDANCE Mr Damien Moloney, Chief Executive Officer Mr Wayne Wright, Manager Corporate & Community Services Mr Reginald Budarick, Manager, Lerwin Ms Gloria Booker, Manager, Development & Environmental

Services Mr Tony Siviour, Financial Controller Mr Malcolm Downie, Asset Services Ms Ros Kruger, Minute Taker 1072. CIVIC PRAYER

Almighty God, we humbly beseech Thee to grant thy blessing upon the work of this Council. Direct and prosper its deliberations to the advancement of Thy Glory, and the true welfare of the People of this District. Amen.


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1073 APOLOGIES NIl


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1074. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Recommendation: That the minutes of the Meeting of Council held on the 25 January 2010 as circulated to Members, be taken as read and confirmed.

Cr Weinmann moved That the minutes of the Meeting of Council held on the 25 January 2010 as circulated to Members, be taken as read and confirmed

Seconded by Cr Laubsch and CARRIED


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1075 MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS 14 Jan Met with Land Management Corporation and representatives re the

railway land 18 Jan Met with representatives from Kalparrrin and CEO re Ngarrindjeri

issues Attended Australia Day Breakfast meeting Attended City Safe meeting with City Safe representative and other

community representatives 20 Jan Attended Murray Bridge Swimming Centre 50th Celebration & Whales

Tale Performance Attended 2010 Santos Tour Down Under Stage 2 Official Hahndorf

Community Celebrations 21 Jan Attended Lower River Murray Drought Response Group meeting 23 Jan Attended Murray Bridge Auto Fest & Presentation Night at Murray

Bridge Community Club 24 Jan Assisted in judging “Show ‘n Shine” vehicles at Auto Fest 25 Jan Met with representative of Jervois Hall Committee re the Jervois Hall

80th Birthday Celebrations Attended Council briefing Attended Council meeting 26 Jan Attended Australia Day Breakfast Celebrations and conducted

Citizenship Ceremony and presented Australia Day Awards to nominees

Attended Murray Bridge Racing Club – Beach Party Day 27 Jan 5MU interview re Australia Day Celebrations & Award Winners as well

as LGA State Election Promotion in Parklands in Adelaide Attended Regional State Election Campaign Launch with other

Regional Mayors at Adelaide Parklands 28 Jan Attended Regional Development Australia Murraylands & Riverland

Inc Special Meeting at District Council of Karoonda East Murray where we selected Mr Brenton Lewis as our new CEO for the Murraylands & Riverlands Regional Development Australia Board. The State Government has decided to formalize the fees and allowances for all RDA Regions

29 Jan Attended Special Murraylands Regional Development Board meeting at Regional Development Board offices

30 Jan Attended Jervois Hall Committee 80th Anniversary Ball and judged the best dressed male & female in period costume

Presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Present & Past Hall Committee Members as well as a special presentation to Shirley Thorley for her 40 Year Service as a voluntary committee member

1 Feb Attended Open Space Study Workshop 2 Feb Travelled to Goolwa with Cr England to meet with the Murray Darling

Community Committee who advised the Murray Darling Basin Authority

They are seeking sustainable diversion limits and are committed to having water going over the barrage. This is a 16 week consultation programme. Also recognition of flood waters once flood cap is met the water will come on. Sustainable limits and hope for a flowing river.

4 Feb Met with Neil Craig, Stephen Trigg, Simon Goodwin and Mick O’Hara President of River Murray Football League & Peter Dalwood Secretary


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Attended Ripples 2010 Community Information Session at Murray Bridge Community Club

Official welcome at dinner with the River Murray Football League and Adelaide Crows Football Club at the Murray Bridge Racecourse

Attended Crows AFL training Family Friendly Barbecue 5 Feb Attended Murray Mallee LGA meeting at Mid Murray Council together

with Deputy Mayor & CEO Recommendation That item number 1075 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Nutt moved That the Rural City of Murray Bridge forward a letter of congratulations to Brenton Lewis on his appointment as CEO of the Murraylands and Riverland Regional Development Australia.

Seconded by Cr Weinert and CARRIED Cr Weinmann moved That item number 1075 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted.

Seconded by Cr Laubsch and CARRIED


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1076 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS

In line with Section 74 of the Local Government Act,1999 (1) A member of a council who has an interest in a matter before the council must disclose

the interest to the council. (2) A member in making a disclosure under subsection (1) must provide full and

accurate details of the relevant interest. (3) A disclosure made under subsection (1) must be recorded in the minutes of the

council (including details of the relevant interest).

Members to advise of any Conflict of Interest Declarations Nil


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1077 DEPUTATIONS In line with Council policy G15 Deputations to Council, if a decision is

required, a report will be presented to the next meeting of Council to allow Council to make a determination.

1077.1 OUR WELL BEING CENTRE Tom Haig and Ann Marie Garrett – powerpoint presentation.

Commenced 7.23 pm. Concluded at 7.40 pm


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1078 REPORTS OF DELEGATES 1078.1.1 CR PHILLIPS 29 Dec Several telephone discussions with Bell’s Landing resident regarding

slumping. Contacted Slumping Hotline plus Council’s A/H number regarding the concerns

4 Jan Telephone conversations with Bells Landing resident. 5 Jan Telephone conversations with Bells Landing resident. 7 Jan Meet with Sunnyside resident and Council’s Risk Manager re Sunnyside

issues 18 Jan Attended City Safe meeting 20 Jan Attended Town Hall management, Ripples meetings 25 Jan Attended Council briefing and Council meeting 26 Jan Attended Australia Day Breakfast and Awards presentation Attended Murray Bridge races 1078.1.2 CR NUTT – ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY 2010 4 Jan Meeting with Manager of Headspace 9 Jan Meeting with Real Estate representative regarding perceived delays in

Form 1 Council searches. 13 Jan Meeting with ratepayer confused with fire evacuation plans 18 Jan Meeting with Murray Bridge Racing Club Committee regarding crest at

one entrance caused by recent roadworks on Maurice Road. 19 Jan Meeting with ratepayer on status of Progress Drive/Reserve rectification. Meeting with business operator on corner Adelaide/Maurice Road on

current status of motion and petition to rectify issue. 20 Jan Attended meeting at LGC on Sixth Street precinct. Attended and took part in 50th Birthday celebrations at Murray Bridge

Swimming Pool. 23 Jan Attended Autofest and presentation function. Discussions with sporting club official re entrance. 25 Jan Attended Council briefing and meeting. 26 Jan Attended Australia Day Breakfast at Sturt Reserve. Complaint from ratepayer re problems at Bremer Road 28 Jan Visit, view and smell issue at Bremer Road Met with Gloria Booker on Bremer Road issue Attended Autofest debrief. 30 Jan Enquiry from ratepayer on lease issue. Recommendation: That item number 1078.1.1 and 1078.1.2 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Laubsch moved That item number 1078.1.1 and 1078.1.2 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted

Seconded by Cr Simmons and CARRIED


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1079 MOTIONS ON NOTICE 1079.1 CR NUTT - CANDIDATES FOR HAMMOND I, Councillor Phil Nutt having complied with the requirements of Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000, hereby give Notice of the following motion to be submitted at the meeting of the Council of the Rural City of Murray Bridge to be held on 15th February 2010 at 7 pm. I will move:

That Council extend an invitation to Candidates for the State Electorate of Hammond to appear before Council as deputation on the 9th March, 2010.

Cr Nutt moved That Council extend an invitation to Candidates for the State Electorate of Hammond to appear before Council as deputation on the 9th March, 2010.

Seconded by Cr Wilson and CARRIED


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1080 OFFICER’S REPORTS 1080.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1080.1.1 CEO ACTIVITIES (SF1482) Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - (X) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other 20 Jan Attend The Whales Tale Event at swimming pool Discussions with consultant assisting with Asset Management Plans Attended Ripples meeting 21 Jan Attended meeting regarding South Terrace shopping precinct Met with outside workforce over climate and cultural survey. Met with new Finance Manager, Tony Siviour 22 Jan Attended meeting regarding Ferries McDonald Road with EPBC Co-

ordinators and relevant Government Departments 23 Jan Attended Autofest 25 Jan SMT meeting regarding S41 Committees Discussions regarding Row Road Bridge Council briefing and meeting. 26 Jan Australia Day Breakfast 27 Jan Autofest debrief with SAPOL 28 Jan Autofest debrief with organizer; SAPOL; Safe Work SA; EPA and Council

representatives Meeting regarding South Terrace Shopping Precinct Briefing on Education Precinct Discussions regarding strategic capacity review 29 Jan Zone Emergency Management Committee (MMLGA) at Karoonda 1 Feb Meeting with new Finance Manager Open Space Study workshop 2 Feb Senior Management team meeting 4 Feb Met with Adelaide Crows representatives with Mayor Meeting regarding South Terrace Shopping Precinct Discussions regarding strategic capacity review 5 Feb MMLGA meeting, Mannum 9 Feb Senior Management team meeting Briefing with SA Tourism representatives Recommendation That item number 1080.1.1 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Weinmann moved That item number 1080.1.1 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted.

Seconded by Cr Schubert and CARRIED


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1080.1.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOWCASE & GENERAL MEETING –

22-23 April 2010 (SF96) Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - (x) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose For Members to advise of any proposed notice of motion/s to be considered at the Local Government Association Showcase and General Meeting on the 22nd – 23rd April, 2010. Priority - Corporate Request The Discover! 2010 Local Government Showcase and General Meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd April 2010 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The 2010 LGA General meeting will be held on the morning of Friday 23 April and all Council notices of Motion for the General Meeting must be received by the LGA 42 days prior to the meeting being 12 noon on Friday 12 March, 2010. The process for submitting Notices of Motion involves:

1. Council contacting LGA to first discuss the intent of the Notice to Motion to clarify any existing LGA policy positions and to determine the current status of particular issues.

2. Following the initial discussion about the proposed Notice of Motion, the LGA will forward a template for Council to complete and submit.

3. The completed Notice of Motion must be received by the LGA no later than 12 noon on Friday 12 March, 2010.

Mayor Arbon is Council’s Voting Delegate. Recommendation: That item 1080.1.2 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Laubsch moved That item 1080.1.2 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted.

Seconded by Cr Phillips and CARRIED


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1080.1.3 COUNCIL ELECTION POLICY – ELECTION SIGNAGE UPDATE

(SF488) Priority - 1 - (X) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose For Council to receive an update in relation to the control of election signs which forms part of Council Policy G8 – Council Elections, attached as appendix 1080.1.3 Priority Legislative – Section 221 of the Local Government Act 1999 Request Council has received advice from the LGA updating its model guidelines in relation to Control of Election Signs. Council’s current policy does not require electoral parties or individuals to seek approval from Council to place election signs within the Council area but rather binds them to the conditions of the policy. Council also prohibits the placing of any signage relating to elections on Council’s property. There is no change recommended to this approach. This information will also be covered in our review of Bylaws proposed for later this year. Changes to appendix 2 of the Policy include:

o Public Place within interpretation clause o Change in 2nd paragraph in clause 3.1 (which includes an election sign)

previously (which does not include an election sign) o Additional clause 4.1 – 1st paragraph

In the near future Council will be advised of Caretaker provisions that will be received via the Local Government Association Recommendation: That item 1080.1.3 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and the updated Council Election policy G8 attached as appendix 1080.1.3 be adopted. Cr England moved That item 1080.1.3 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and the updated Council Election policy G8 attached as appendix 1080.1.3 be adopted.



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1080.1.4 REVIEW OF SECTION 41 COMMITTEES Priority - 1 - (X) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose For Council to review the future direction of its “optional” Section 41 Committees. Priority Under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 Council may appoint Committees to assist in the operations of Council. Background Council appointed Section 41 Committees at its first meeting in November 2006 for a 2 year period with a review to occur in September 2008. A Council decision of 11 February 2008 – item 362.1 directed that Council re-evaluates its Section 41 Committees and Working Parties assisting the Community Services team to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency. A review of Committees was put on hold pending the review process. A further report was placed before Council on the 29 June 2009 item 891.3.4 where Council received the report and sought a workshop to discuss further. A workshop was held with Members on the 25 January 2010. Types of Committees Currently Council has two types of Committees as follows:

1. Legislatively required Committees ie Council is required to establish Committees and terms of reference in accordance with Legislation.

2. Optional (Section 41) Committees that Council has in the past decided to

set up to assist in the operation of Council ie these are convened at the pleasure of Council and, once established are required to conduct meetings in accordance with the Act).

Legislative Required Committees Council has 5 Committees as follows:

1. Audit Committee – S126 of Local Government Act 1999 2. Building Fire Safety Committee – S71(19) Development Act 1993. 3. District Bushfire Prevention Committee – S75 Fire & Emergency Services Act

2005 4. Development Assessment Panel – S56A Development Act 1993 5. Strategic Planning & Development Policy – S101A Development Act 1993 (to

be established – item 1050.4.1 – 14/12/09) All Legislative required Committees comply with the Local Government Act 1999, Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulation 2000 and relevant Legislation provisions. Council cannot dissolve the above Committees. Section 41 Committees Council currently has 6 Section 41 Committees that are classed as optional ie not required under Legislation.

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2. Community Cultural Development Advisory Committee 3. Community Grants & Donations Funding Advisory Committee 4. Murray Bridge Regional Gallery Management Committee 5. Youth Action Committee 6. Zsolt Telkesi Youth Grants Advisory Committee

While the above 6 Committees are optional they are established under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 and must comply with the Act and also Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulation 2000 and Council’s Policy – Council Committees G3. Unfortunately the optional committees currently do not comply with meeting procedure, even though the procedures have been relaxed to allow Members to speak more than once. Agenda and minutes also do not comply as reports/documentation are rarely supplied; minutes contain discussion rather than resolutions and many items discussed are not listed for discussion on the agenda. This presents a risk to Council and does not allow transparency. While the members of the Optional Committees have provided valuable input into the direction of Council it is considered that a formal Committee is not the most appropriate avenue for their input and is quite restrictive and frustrating for members. Strategy for future Compliance and Community Engagement 1. Create a new and overarching Community Development and Capacity Building

Section 41 Committee. Proposed Committee Structure a. Function – develop strategies for grant funding; arts; history;

multiculturalism; recreation; tourism; youth; city safe. b. Membership of 6 consisting of 3 Elected Members and 3 Community

members with Mayor and CEO/Manager Corporate & Community Services ex officio.

c. Supported by staff member appointed by CEO/Manager Corporate & Community Services.

d. Meets every 3/4 months linking with budget and strategic plan reporting (to be determined)

e. Review 2 years. f. Draft functions and rules are attached as appendix 1080.1.4

2. Improve Strategic Communication and Marketing strategies to seek viewpoints on topical issues

a. Open Forums b. Workshops c. Written feedback

3. Implement opportunities to assist with managing Council resources a. Place/Facility volunteers/Friends of Groups

4. Working Parties - Council also has used working parties to assist in gathering

information and work shopping information with selected groups of individuals. These are informal meetings led by the appropriate Senior Manager to address a specific issue. The life of a working party is short and of no more than 6 months in duration. All reports are brought to Council by the relevant Senior Manager.


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It is recommended that the approach identified above be implemented by Council to reduce risk through non compliance with Legislation and provide more varied opportunities for members of our Community to participate in achieving our strategic direction. Summary Council presently faces risks associated with Legislative requirements that can be seen to be restrictive on Section 41 Committees. The suggested alternative of improving and increasing our Strategic Communication and Marketing Strategies to allow Community input and also promote the opportunity for interested Community members to assist with Council places and facilities and explore the use of Friends of Groups where relevant will mitigate risks associated with legislative non compliance Recommendation: 1. That item 1080.1.4 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010. be received. 2. That Council disband the following “Optional” Section 41 Committees

immediately – i. Accessibility Advisory Committee ii. Community Cultural Development Advisory Committee iii. Community Grants & Donations Funding Advisory Committee iv. Murray Bridge Regional Gallery Management Committee v. Youth Action Committee vi. Zsolt Telkesi Youth Grants Advisory Committee

3. That Council forward a letter of appreciation to all members of the

abovementioned Committees thanking them for their tireless efforts and advise of the new structures which will allow for improved and increased opportunities for Community consultation and feedback.

4. That a working party of Cr Nutt, Cr England, Cr Schubert and Cr Phillips

assist the Manager Corporate & Community Services and his team to assess the March 2010 community grants and donations funding applications received.

5. That Council establish a Community Development and Capacity Building

Section 41 Committee to develop strategies for consideration in Council’s budget and strategic plan incorporating grant funding; arts; history; multiculturalism; recreation; tourism; youth; city safe in line with appendix 1080.1.4.

6. That further reports be submitted to Council regarding place/facility management options.

Cr England moved 1. That item 1080.1.4 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010. be received. 2. That Council disband the following “Optional” Section 41 Committees

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i. Accessibility Advisory Committee ii. Community Cultural Development Advisory Committee iii. Community Grants & Donations Funding Advisory Committee iv. Murray Bridge Regional Gallery Management Committee v. Youth Action Committee vi. Zsolt Telkesi Youth Grants Advisory Committee

3. That Council forward a letter of appreciation to all members of the

abovementioned Committees thanking them for their tireless efforts and advise of the new structures which will allow for improved and increased opportunities for Community consultation and feedback.

4. That a working party of Cr Nutt, Cr England, Cr Schubert and Cr Phillips

assist the Manager Corporate & Community Services and his team to assess the March 2010 community grants and donations funding applications received.

5. That Council establish a Community Development and Capacity Building

Section 41 Committee to develop strategies for consideration in Council’s budget and strategic plan incorporating grant funding; arts; history; multiculturalism; recreation; tourism; youth; city safe in line with appendix 1080.1.4.

6. That further reports be submitted to Council regarding place/facility management options.



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Appendix 1080.1.4

THE RURAL CITY OF MURRAY BRIDGE

SECTION 41 COMMITTEE - DRAFT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHMENT AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Establishment of the Community Development and Capacity Building

Advisory Committee

Pursuant to Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Council’s Policy - Council Committees (G2) the Council establishes a “Community Development and Capacity Building Advisory Committee” to be known as the Community Development and Capacity Building Advisory Committee (“the Committee”) for the purpose of: 1.1 Developing strategies for consideration by Council in relation to its

budget and strategic planning processes in the following areas 1.1.1 grant funding – community grants, donations 1.1.2 arts - promotion 1.1.3 history – preservation and promotion 1.1.4 multiculturalism – services required 1.1.5 recreation – facilities sharing; future requirements 1.1.6 tourism - promotion 1.1.7 youth – activities and services required 1.1.8 city safe – promotion of a safe and welcoming environment

2. Membership 2.1 Members of the committee are appointed by the Council. The

committee shall consist of six voting members, being three Elected Members and three independent community members who demonstrate wide ranging interests and a passion for the Council area. The Mayor is ex officio to the Committee.

2.2 Secretarial support will be given to the Advisory Committee through

the Manager Corporate & Community Services or nominee.

2.3 The agenda and minutes of the committee meetings, subject to any items that are discussed in confidence under Section 90 of the Local Government Act 1999 and subsequently retained as confidential under Section 91 of the Act, are also required to be made available to the public.

2.4 Appointments to the committee shall be for a period of 2 years.

Appointees may be reappointed by Council. 2.5 The Council shall appoint the Presiding Member of the Committee.


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4 Quorum

4.1 The quorum necessary for the transaction of business shall be 50% of the number of members of the committee plus one or a specified number. A duly convened meeting of the committee at which a quorum is present shall be competent to exercise all or any of the authorities, powers and discretions vested in or exercisable by the committee.

5 Frequency of meetings

5.1 The committee shall meet at least four times a year at appropriate times to provide timely and relevant information to Council’s budget and strategic planning processes.

6 Notice of meetings

6.1 Ordinary meetings of the committee will be held during the day within the Local Government Centre. A special meeting of the committee may be called in accordance with the Act.

6.2 Notice of each meeting confirming the venue, time and date, together

with an agenda of items to be discussed, shall be forwarded to each member of the committee and observers, no later than 3 clear days before the date of the meeting. Supporting papers shall be sent to committee members (and to other attendees as appropriate) at the same time.

7 Minutes of meetings

7.1 The CEO or nominee shall ensure that the proceedings and resolutions of all meetings of the committee, including recording the names of those present and in attendance are minuted and that the minutes otherwise comply with the requirements of the Local Government (Procedure at Meetings) Regulations 2000.

7.2 Minutes of committee meetings shall be circulated within five days

after a meeting to all members of the committee and to all members of the Council and will (as appropriate) be available to the public.

8 Role of the committee

Develop strategies for consideration by Council in relation to its budget and strategic planning processes in the following areas 8.1 grant funding – community grants, donations 8.2 arts - promotion 8.3 history – preservation and promotion 8.4 multiculturalism – services required 8.5 recreation – facilities sharing; future requirements 8.6 tourism - promotion 8.7 youth – activities and services required 8.8 city safe – promotion of a safe and welcoming environment

9 Reporting responsibilities

The committee shall make whatever recommendations to the Council it deems appropriate on any area within its terms of reference where in its view action or improvement is needed.

Reference Documentation:


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1. Local Government Act & Regulations Extracts

a. Section 41 – Committees b. Division 2 – Register of Interests c. Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000

2. Policy Documents

a. (G1) – Code of Conduct b. (G2) – Council Committees c. (G9) - Leave of Absence


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1080.1.5 2010 MURRAY BRIDGE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS (SF1189)

Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose To formally advise Council of the 2010 Murray Bridge Australia Day Award Winners. Background A successful Community Australia Day Breakfast was held on the morning of Tuesday 26 January 2010 with support from local Service Clubs; entertainers and youth groups. An Australian Citizenship ceremony was held with fifteen people taking the pledge before Mayor Arbon. Murray Bridge Australia Day awards were presented in the following six categories.

Community Initiative Community Event Young Sports Person Sports Person Young Citizen Citizen

The Murray Bridge 2010 Citizen of the Year was awarded to Josaphine Saint for her services to the Girls Guide. The late Joylene Crouch was awarded a Commendation for her services to the positive promotion of Murray Bridge. Other nominations for Citizen of the Year were received for Trish Lloyd for her work as an Aboriginal Education Worker at Fraser Park; Steve Hein for this contribution to Mypolonga and Murray Bridge in various roles; Teresa Hassall for her support to her neighbor and Ray Duthie for his work with Legacy and Veteran entitlement. Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Danielle Catanzariti for her achievements in acting; a Commendation was awarded to Saskia Davidson for her services to youth and a nomination was received for Sheree Wynne for her academic achievement. 2010 Sports Person of the Year was awarded to Coralie Bryan for her services to the local tennis association and a nomination received for the Mypolonga Netball A grade team for their continued excellent performance. Young Sports Person was awarded to Chad Wingard for his excellence in football and basketball with a nomination being received for Alex Wilson for her excellence in basketball. 2010 Community Event of the Year was awarded to CATS production by Murray Bridge Players & Singers. Other nominations were received from the Community Sprit Team for the Rock the Zambezi; Unity College for their pedal prix team; the River Murray Football League Pathway program and the initiators of the Stone Rollers B&S Ball. 2010 Community Initiative was awarded to the completion of the Outdoor Gym at Sturt Reserve.


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Recommendation: That item 1080.1.5 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Laubsch moved That item 1080.1.5 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received, noted and extend congratulations to all who were nominated.

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1080.1.6 NRM REGIONAL DELIVERY RELATIONSHIPS – MOU PROTOCOL (SF99) Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - (X ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose Item 1065.1.7 on Council agenda of 25 January 2010 For Members to consider their position on the NRM Relationships Project. Council received the request at its meeting on the 25 January 2010, item 1065.1.7 Priority - Corporate Request At the MMLGA meeting on the 5 February, 2010 discussion took place on the NRM/Local Government Protocol MOU – NRM Regional Delivery Relationships. The meeting held the item in abeyance until all Member Councils had advised their position. Background The LGA has committed to implementing a Pilot Project with a regional LGA and regional NRM Board to develop a MOU or similar agreement for enhancing local relationships. The purpose of the MOU is to recognise the relationships required between Local Government and NRM boards for the effective management of natural resources and includes objective, purpose, key messages and implementation. The MOU provides for endorsement by each regional LGA, the Metropolitan Local Government Group (MLGG) and with respective regional NRM boards. Member Councils can individually engage with their respective regional NRM boards on locally agreed actions. The final draft of the MOU has now been completed with input from the South East LGA (SELGA) and the South East NRM Board and is attached as appendix 1080.1.6. A report on the progress of the MOU was provided to the 19th November, 2009 LGA State Executive Committee which resolved as follows: That the State Executive Committee:

1) endorses adoption of a model NRM relationships MOU based on the South East Pilot Project document;

2) requests the LGA President to write to all regional LGAs and the Metropolitan Local Government Group (MLGG) recommending:

a) adoption of the model MOU at the regional level; and, b) encouragement for Councils to individually participate in the MOU with

their respective regional NRM board. Options

1. Council advise the MMLGA that its prepared to support the entering of the NRM/Local Government Protocol MOU – NRM Regional Delivery


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Relationships in principle subject to clarification on exact financial and inkind contributions sought.

2. Council advise the MMLGA that it does not support the entering of the NRM/Local Government Protocol MOU – NRM Regional Delivery Relationships

Recommendation:

1. That item 1080.1.6 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received. 2. Referred to Council to choose its preferred option.

Cr Nutt moved That item 1080.1.6 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received.

Seconded by Cr Wilson and CARRIED Cr England moved Council advise the MMLGA that its prepared to support the entering of the NRM/Local Government Protocol MOU – NRM Regional Delivery Relationships in principle subject to clarification on exact financial and inkind contributions sought.

Seconded by Cr Nutt and CARRIED


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1080.1.7 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN Priority - 1 - ( X) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose For Council to formally resolve its commitment to facilitating Community Emergency Risk Management planning (CERM) aligned with the national risk management standard (ISO 31000) Council is required to have as a preference Community Emergency Risk Management plan under Section 7(d) of the Local Government Act 1999. Priority Legislative – Section 7(d) Local Government Act 1999 – functions of Council include – to take measures to protect its area from natural and other hazards and to mitigate the effects of such hazards. Budget Allocation Unknown at this stage (subject to funding from the Natural Disaster Resilience Grant Scheme) but will involve staff time at least. Background Council has appointed its Chief Executive Officer to the Murray Mallee Local Government Association Zone Emergency Management Committee. Council’s Manager Infrastructure & Technical Services and Overseer also attend operational local emergency management meetings. Council is required to prepare a Community Emergency Risk Management Plan for the Rural City of Murray Bridge. The Chief Executive Officer has this responsibility and seeks the authority to co-opt support from individuals as required. Council also has the ability to participate in a joint funding application by the Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Committee to the Natural Disaster Resilience Grant Scheme. Recommendation: 1. That item 1080.1.7 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received. 2. Council formally resolves its commitment to facilitating Community Emergency

Risk Management planning (CERM) aligned with the national risk management standard (ISO 31000)

3. The Chief Executive Officer to prepare a Community Emergency Risk Management Plan for the Rural City of Murray Bridge with the authority to co-opt support as required to complete the plan.

4. That Council participate in a joint funding application by the Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Committee to the Natural Disaster Resilience Grant Scheme.

Cr Weinert moved 1. That item 1080.1.7 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received. 2. Council formally resolves its commitment to facilitating Community Emergency

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3. The Chief Executive Officer to prepare a Community Emergency Risk Management Plan for the Rural City of Murray Bridge with the authority to co-opt support as required to complete the plan.

4. That Council participate in a joint funding application by the Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Committee to the Natural Disaster Resilience Grant Scheme.

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1080.3 MANAGER CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES 1080.3.1 BUDGET REVISION TO 31 DECEMBER 2009 Priority - 1 - ( √ ) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose To present to Council the actual result against budget for the second period to December 2009 and the full year forecast to June 2010. This analysis has been completed at a level that enabled the major budgetary components to be included and analysed to reflect a true financial position. This forecast, once adopted, will become the budget for the year ending 30 June 2010 and will provide the basis for analysis of more further analysis of the budget in the final budget review for this financial year which will assist in forming the basis of the 2010-2011 Annual Budget. Priority Legislative - Section 7(1) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1999 Background/Request. It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1999 that budget reviews be undertaken at least three times during the financial year. This is the second budget review and covers the period from 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009. Re-mapped original adopted budget As the original adopted budget was not in the prescribed format an analysis was undertaken to re-map the original budget as part of the first quarter budget review to best reflect and meet the requirements of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1999. The ‘re-mapped’ budget gave an apparent net surplus of $10.5m. The net surplus did not include any provision for depreciation which has been estimated at $5.171m based on the 2008-2009 financial statements. This has reduced the estimated net surplus after capital revenues of $6.609m Projected budget at Q2 The first quarter budget review process involved identifying and remapping revenue and expenses included in the adopted budget into the required format to meet statutory obligations of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1999. As part of the second quarter review analysis has been undertaken to determine which revenue and expenses included in the original budget need to remain and be completed in the current financial year. The following adjustments to the 2009-2010 Annual Budget are recommended: Capital Revenue Remove known land sales $1.4m Remove Ferries McDonald Road Capital Grant $1.773m Include Town Hall Income $0.75m


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The known land sales included in the budget will not be received by Council in the current financial year. The majority of the Ferries McDonald Road is deferred until the 2010-2011 financial year. Capital revenue already received for the Town Hall upgrade had not previously been included in the budget. Expenditure on new/upgraded assets Remove Ferries McDonald Road expenditure $1.995m Remove Trotting Track Dam Storm water Drainage $0.238m Remove Urban Road Sealed – Sixth Street $0.17m Remove reseals $0.318m As mentioned previously the majority of Ferries McDonald Road is deferred until the 2010-2011 financial year. Cash flows from financial activities Reduce proceeds from borrowings $1.0m Reduce repayments of borrowings $2.1m The adopted budget included a figure of $2.6m under “other financing” which cannot be linked to any particular expenditure. It is recommended this figure be reduced to $1.6m and a fixed term loan drawn down. As part of the first quarter review all known revenue and expenses were included. The cash position included a balloon payment on the Lerwin Nursing home debenture loan of $2.046m. Council is not in a position to make this balloon repayment and should therefore renegotiate the outstanding balance of the loan for a fixed term. Councillors should also be aware that all income and expenditure from the Lerwin Nursing Home has been removed from the budgeted income statement to enable a true reflection of the effect this has on Council. Summary The net effect of the recommended changes is to reduce Council’s net surplus including capital revenues from $6.609m to $2.429m. In terms of cash flow implications, the recommended changes will reduce Councils cash position to an overdraft position of $3.644m. However the reduction in loan borrowings by $1.0m will reduce the long term debt obligations of the Council. Council currently has access to a $5.0m 24 hour cash advance overdraft facility at a rate of 5.25%. Financial Indicators Consistent with the presentation to the audit committee of the 2008-2009 model financial statements, a number of significant financial indicators were presented for the period 2005-6 to 2008-9. These ratios have been expanded and updated to include the actual and projected positions for the 2009-2010 financial year. Chart 1 provides an analysis of the Council Operating Surplus Ratio The operating surplus ratio is the operating surplus (deficit) expressed as a percentage of general and other rates net of rate rebates and revenues from the NRM levy.


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Long Term Financial Plan, it would be prudent to not see large increases in this ratio until these items are addressed. If this ratio were to increase before resolving the issues, the Council may not have the capability to fund future renewals or growth and therefore its future financial sustainability. The net financial liabilities ratio has increased since the quarter 1 review due to the net effect of rolling over the Lerwin loan and reducing the loan borrowing allowed for in the budget by $1.0m Chart 3 – Asset Sustainability Ratio

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The Asset Sustainability Ratio indicates whether a Council is renewing or replacing existing non-financial assets at the same rate that its overall stock of assets is wearing out. It is calculated by measuring the expenditure on renewal or replacement of assets relative to the recorded rate of depreciation of assets for the same period. A council should target a ratio of between 90% and 110%. Capital expenditure included in the 2009-2010 budget has not been separated into net outlays on renewal and replacement of existing assets and net outlays on new and upgraded assets therefore the accuracy of this ratio cannot be guaranteed. Recommendation: 1. That item number 1080.3.1 on Council agenda of 15 February, 2010 be

received. 2. That pursuant to Section 7(1) of the Local Government (Financial

Management) Regulations 1999 Council adopts its revised Annual Budget for the period ending 31 December 2009.

Cr Laubsch moved 1. That item number 1080.3.1 on Council agenda of 15 February, 2010 be

received. 2. That pursuant to Section 7(1) of the Local Government (Financial

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1080.3.2 RURAL PROPERTY ADDRESSING SCHEME – PROPOSED

RURAL ROAD NAME CHANGES – C*841.3.1 (11 May 2009) C*921.3.2 (27 July 2009) C*1035.3.3. (27 November 2009) – SF 1815

Officer: Dot Temby Priority 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 – ( ) Corporate 3 - (√ ) Other Purpose • To advise Council of the results of the public consultation undertaken in relation

to several proposed rural road name changes as requested by South Australian Murray Darling Basin Resource Information Centre (SAMRIC) relevant to the introduction of the Rural Property Addressing Scheme; and

• To recommend proposed road names for the project to take effect by August 2010.

Priority - Other The Rural Property Addressing Scheme, which will provide all rural properties with street numbers, is scheduled to come into operation by August 2010. Budget Allocation An allocation of $30000 has been included in the 2009/2010 budget for the provision of the property addressing signs required for the Rural Property Addressing project. Background/Request Members will recall item 1035.3.3 on Council Agenda of 23 November 2009, which, following an audit of the rural roads within the Rural City of Murray Bridge local government area by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) and the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Resource Information Centre (SAMRIC), listed those roads which had been identified for possible road name changes. Council resolved to undertake public consultation for those roads which had been listed for suggested road name changes. Under The Australian/New Zealand Standard ™ Geographic Information – Rural and Urban Addressing, Item 2.4.3.4 Naming – Within a locality, and preferably within a local government area, unique names shall be allocated to all roads used to access address sites. For uniformity and uniqueness and to facilitate location, significant private roads and rights of way should also be named. Where roads cross Council boundaries, the respective authorities should consult with a view to assigning a common, unique name to that road. Where there is a possibility of confusion with an identical road name within a Council area then renaming one of the roads is recommended. Letters have been sent to the adjoining landowners of the roads which have been listed for proposed road name changes, with an advertisement placed in the Murray Valley Standard Tuesday December 8th 2009, advising of the public consultation, which commenced on 7th December 2009. This information was also placed on Council’s website. From this consultation a number of submissions have been received. A summary of these submissions is attached as Appendix 1080.3.2(a) Copies of these submissions are attached as Appendix 1080.3.2(b)


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Appendix 1080.3.2(c) lists all the existing road names identified to be retained. Appendix 1080.3.2(d) lists the road names identified for renaming, the proposed road name with the reason behind the proposal, and the new road name to be gazetted. Appendix 1080.3.2(e) lists the road names which have been identified for possible further consultation as a result of the submissions received, ie, several names have been suggested for the change of road name or the landowners do not agree with the proposed name. Summary The road name changes listed within the attached appendices have been considered in response to the audit of district roads within the area in conjunction with the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Lands Services Division and the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Resource Information Centre relating to the introduction of the new Rural Property Addressing Scheme. Recommendation 1. That Item 1080.3.2 on Council Agenda of 21 February 2010 be received. 2. That Council endorse the proposed road name changes as listed under

Appendix 1080.3.2(d) 3. That further consultation be carried out with those affected landowners, as

per the Local Government Act, of the roads listed as Appendix 1080.3.2(e), which have had alternative road names submitted to retain the historic significance of those respective local areas.

Cr Weinmann moved 1. That Item 1080.3.2 on Council Agenda of 21 February 2010 be received. 2. That Council endorse the proposed road name changes as listed under

Appendix 1080.3.2(d) 3. That further consultation be carried out with those affected landowners, as

per the Local Government Act, of the roads listed as Appendix 1080.3.2(e), which have had alternative road names submitted to retain the historic significance of those respective local areas.



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APPENDIX 1080.3.2(a)

SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED RELATING TO RURAL PROPERTY ADDRESSING SCHEME

Current Road Name

SubmissionFrom:

Suggested Road Name to Council November 2009

Community Proposed Road Name

Reason for proposed road name change

Jaensch Road Toora

Matt Jaensch on behalf of Jaensch Family

Howard Jaensch Road

Dean Jaensch Road

Reflection of preferred name of late councillor of area

Jaensch Road Toora

Ivan & Lores Frahn

Howard Jaensch Road

Realign Jaensch Road from Kuchel Road to River

Mypolonga Road

Ivan & Lores Frahn

Commence at Mannum Road and continue to what is now Mypolonga Road

Liebelt Road Ivan & Lores Frahn

Realign Liebelt Road from Mypolonga Road intersection to proposed Howard/Dean Jaensch Road (currently Jaensch Road Toora)

Green’s Road

CM Launer BE Launer

Burbidge Road extention

Greens Road Retain existing road name

Green’s Road Ettrick

Petition per Darryl Green

North from renamed extention of Burbidge Road to Baumgurtel Road

Gribble Bore Road

Retain Greens Road as per the boundary road extention proposed by District Council of Karoonda East Murray

Rock & Roll Road, Ettrick

CM Launer BE Launer

Baumgurtel Road

Rock & Roll Road Ettrick

Retain existing name – preservation of areas history


B Bridgart Baumgurtel Road Rock & Roll Road Ettrick

Retain existing road name-historical and indicates road type


Petition per Darryl Green

Baumgertel Road Rock & Roll Road Ettrick

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historical significance to district

Hein Road Kepa J & C Hein Weinmann Rd Hein Road Retain – as is recognition of late councillor of area

Hein Road Kepa B & D Griffiths Weinmann Rd Hein Road Retain – recognition of late Councillor Merv Hein of area

Hein Road Kepa

Ray Bald Weinmann Rd

Hein Road Retain – as is recognition of late councillor of area

Hein Road Kepa L Dohnt K Lawson

Weinmann Road Hein Road Merv Hein was councillor of area and wish to retain road as recognition of his services to the community

Launer Road, Tennis Court Road, Randell Road

Ray Bald

Suggestions regarding merging of roads names into Launer Road

Thomas Lane Woods Point

L Thomas Stewart Lane Travers Lane Preservation of history of area


Peter Hamiester Stewart Lane Travers Lane Preservation of Woods Point history


Frank Mason Stewart Lane

Travers Lane

Recognition of area’s history


John Atkins on behalf of Woods Point Community

Stewart Lane Travers Lane Retain history of area


Shirley A Thorley

Stewart Road Travers Lane Retain historical link to area

Richards Street Wellington

Frank Mason Cazzolato Street Richards Street Wellington

Retain Richards Street as previous settlers of area

Richards Street Wellington

R & R Curtis Cazzolato Street Retain Richards Street Wellington

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Starr Road Jervois

Frank Mason Correction of name to Starrs – spelt incorrectly

Jackson Road Jervois

Shirley A Thorley

Jersey Road

Henningson Road Eli Road Tiller Road Male Road Anjou Road Ralz Road Manning Road

Does not agree with Jersey Road and has suggested names of former landowners of area who have contributed to building of Jervois area

Kellett Street Jervois

Neville Pennington

Retain

Extend proposed Jersey Road (fmly Jackson Rd Jervois) to include Kellett St Jervois

Rename Kellett Street Jervois as no mail deliveries along that road.

Kellett Street Monteith

Neville Pennington

Bells Road Monteith

Kellett Street Monteith

Convenience for general public to retain Kellett Street Monteith

Preamimma Road

J McKenzie Extend Anders Road

Retain Preamimma Rd

History of Preamimma Mine

Preamimma Road Robert & Elizabeth Frahn

Extend Anders Road

Retain Preamimma Road

History of Preamimma Mine & Homestead

Preamimma Road Sheetyz Pty Ltd (Jared Frahn)

Extend Anders Road

Retain Preamimma Road

Commercial Business location

Preamimma Road

Nathan & Jodie Wegener

Extend Anders Road

Preamimma Road

Preservation of area’s mining history

Preamimma Road

Colin & Raelene Wegener

Anders Road

Preamimma Road

Preservation of mining history of area

Preamimma Lane J McKenzie Retain Rename to Preamimma Rd

Realign Preamimma Road and Preamimma Lane

Preamimma Lane

Robert & Elizabeth Frahn

Retain

Zeunert Lane

Owners of previous post officer/general store of area

Preamimma Lane Nathan & Jodie Wegener

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Preamimma Lane Colin & Raelene Wegener

Retain Wattle Road extention

Extend Wattle Road to Preamimma Road intersection

Harrogate Road

Robert & Elizabeth Frahn

Wirilda Road

Bremer Valley Road

“Wirilda: has no significance to the area

Harrogate Road Norma Chapman Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road

Road follows the Bremer River Valley

Harrogate Road Brett Wegener Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road

Road follows Bremer River Valley

Harrogate Road

Nathan & Jodie Wegener

Wirilda Road

Bremer Valley Road

Road follows Bremer River Valley

Harrogate Road


Wirilda Road

Bremer Valley Road

Follows Bremer River Valley

Harrogate Road Steen Paech Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road


Harrogate Road Trevor Paech Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road


Harrogate Road Tyson Paech Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road


Harrogate Road Joy Paech Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road


Harrogate Road Lucernbrae Props (Judy Paech)

Wirilda Road Bremer Valley Road


Crofton Bridge Road


Plantation Road

Plantation Road

Agree with road name extention from DC Mount Barker

Crofton Bridge Road

Josephine Geschmay

Plantation Road Crofton Bridge Road

Does not agree with change of name as Crofton Bridge Road recognises the original Crofton Bridge homestead in the area

Hein Lane Haydn Hein Hein Lane Preservation of recognition of early settlers of area

Murray Drive (Portion outside town boundary)

KG & R Schrapel Glen Lossie Road Avoca Dell Road Avoca Dell recognized tourist area

Murray Drive (portion outside town boundary)

A & A Evenden Glen Lossie Road Riverglades Drive or Avoca Dell Road

Do not agree with Glen Lossie name proposal


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Avoca Dell Top Tourist Park (Gavin Doecke)

Glen Lossie Road Retain Murray Drive

Is only section of road adjacent to River Murray true to name

Murray Drive (from Loddon Road Intersection to Karoonda Road

Petition Glen Lossie Road Retain Murray Drive

Is the only section of road adjacent to River Murray which is true to name


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APPENDIX 1080.3.2(c)

LISTING OF ROAD NAMES IDENTIFIED TO RETAIN Existing Road Name

Proposed Road Name

Reason for Proposed Road Name

Reason to Retain Road Name

Rock and Roll Road (Ettrick)

Baumgurtel Road To meet existing road in DC Karoonda East Murray-name to cross council border

Retain existing Rock and Roll Road – this road is well known and unique to the district history

Jackson Road (Ettrick)

Retain existing name

Retain – as recognises two late Councillors of this area

Hein Road (Kepa) – Murray Bridge East

Weinmann Road RCMB Councillor Retain Hein Road (Kepa) in the Murray Bridge East area as recognises late Councillor Merv Hein

Kellett Road Monteith

Bells Road Continue as Bells Road Retain Kellett Road Monteith as public are not in favour of proposed road extention

Row Road (Long Flat)

Retain existing name on portion of road from Long Flat Road to railway line

Retain Row Road on portion of road from Long Flat Road

McCulloch Road (Monteith)


Richards Road (Brinkley)


Name reflects several “Richards” land owners who abut the road

Riverglen Drive (White Sands)


Thomas Street (Murray Bridge)


Frahn Lane Retain existing name

Reflection of original settlers of area

Paech Road (Monarto)

Retain existing road name


Jaensch Road (Callington)



Bremer Range Road (Callington) –Eastern side of Strathalbyn Road


Eastern side of Bremer Range Road (from Strathalbyn Road) to remain Bremer Range Road

Retain Bremer Range Road – from eastern side of Strathalbyn Road Callington through Monarto

Thomas Crescent (Callington)


Preamimma Road (Pallamanna)

Anders Road (extention)

From Anders Road through to Dishers Hill Road

Retain Preamimma Road as reflects history of Preamimma Mine and mining in area

Hillview Road (Pallamanna)


Kuchel Road (Toora)


Wilkin Road (Mypolonga)


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APPENDIX 1080.3.2(d)

LISTING OF ROAD NAME IDENTIFIED TO CHANGE

Existing Road Name

Proposed Road Name

Reason for Proposed Road Name

New or Alternative Road Name

Road Name to be Gazetted

Naturi Road (Ettrick)

Chapman’s Bore Road

Town of Naturi is within District Council of Coorong – road leads from Orland Road to Chapman’s Bore



Greens Road (Ettrick)

Burbidge Road

Extend existing Burbidge Road east from Launer Road to council boundary with DC Karoonda East Murray

Extend Burbidge Road to Council Boundary to meet with Greens Road, being the Council Boundary road

Burbidge Road

Greens Road (Ettrick)

Gribble Bore Road

North from renamed extention of Burbidge Road to Gribble Bore Road – currently the Council Boundary Road with DC Karoonda East Murray

Boundary Road with DC Karoonda East Murray to be renamed GREENS ROAD as per DC Karoonda East Murray

Greens Road

Glenn Burr Road (Ettrick)

Boundary Road

Extend existing Boundary Road from Bowhill Road to Council border with Mid Murray Council, intersecting at Glenn Burr Road

Boundary Road

Boundary Road

Row Road (Long Flat)

Meech Road Portion of road from Princes Highway Murray Bridge East to the Railway Line (Long Flat)

Rename this portion only to Meech Road

Meech Road

Princes Highway Murray Bridge East

Old Princes Highway

From Town Bridge to SE Freeway

This road is known as Old Princes Highway by Department Transport, Energy & Infrastructure. DTEI have requested that this road be consistent with the “Old” Princes Highway

Old Princes Highway

Lake View Road (Mulgundawah)

West Creek Road

Extend existing Lake View Road to cross Council border to meet with existing West Creek Road in Alexandrina Council

Rename to West Creek Road to continue as one road through two council areas.

West Creek Road

McCulloch Road (Wellington)

Withers Road

Adjoining land owners (owners of Nalpa Station)

Withers Road

Richards Street (Wellington)

Cazzolato Street

Land owners of Wellington

As “El Shaddai” camp is along this road a suggestion has been received to rename the road to “El Shaddai”

El Shaddai Road

Thomas Lane (Woods Point)

Stewart Lane Surrounding land owners

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landowners of area Apex Road (Swanport)

Apex Road Realign Apex Road from Swanport Village Road to end of road

Apex Road – from Swanport Village Road to end of road

Apex Road Swanport

Water Street (Swanport)

Water Street Entrance Road into Sailing Club site adjoining Swanport Reserve

Water Street –Road off Apex Road into Sailing Club Site

Water Street Swanport

Frahn Road (Monarto)

Frahn’s Farm Road Original Settlers of Monarto

Frahn’s Farm Road Monarto

Hills View Road (Monarto South)

Mountain View Road

Reflection of views of Mount Lofty Ranges

Mountain View Road

Thomas Road (Monarto)

Barker Road Land Owner – Sir Alwyn Barker

Suggestion to rename road Altmann Road – being one of the original settlers of the area

Altmann Road

Crofton Bridge Road (Callington)

Plantation Road

Extention of Plantation Road to cross council border with District Council of Mount Barker. Bridge to be signed “Crofton Bridge”

Plantation Road Signage placed recognising Crofton Bridge and Crofton Bridge original settlement

Plantation Road

Harrogate Road (Callington)

Wirilda Road Extend Wirilda Road from Old Princes Highway to existing Wirilda Road

Bremer Valley Road – as “Harrogate” road follows the Bremer River Valley through to the DC Mount Barker border

Bremer Valley Road

Bremer Range Road (Callington) – western side of Strathalbyn Road

Samuels Road

Western portion of Bremer Range Road to DC Mount Barker Border to be renamed ‘Samuels’ Road.

Samuels Road – western portion of road from Strathalbyn Road to council border with DC Mount Barker

Samuels Road

Jaensch Road (Toora)

Howard Jaensch Road

Former Councillor and land owner of area

Rename to Dean Jaensch Road to reflect the preferred name of the late councillor Howard Dean Jaensch

Dean Jaensch Road (Toora)

Kuchel Lane (Toora)

Shaw Lane Land owner at end of Lane

Shaw Lane

Wilkins Drive Hutchinson Drive

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LISTING OF ROAD NAMES IDENTIFIED FOR FURTHER CONSULTATION Road Name Proposed Road

Name Area of road required to be renamed with reason for further consultation

• Murray Drive (Murray Bridge East)

Glen Lossie Road

Portion of Murray Drive which is outside of the Urban town boundary Ratepayers of this portion of Murray Drive would prefer to retain “Murray Drive”. They are not in favour of “Glen Lossie” Road even though this name reflects one of the historical homesteads of the area Road name could be changed – for this section only – to River Murray Drive or Murray River Drive, retaining the “Murray” but separating it from “Murray Drive”

• Jackson Road (Jervois)

Jersey Road Ratepayers are not in favour of “Jersey Drive” and have suggested several early settler names to retain the history of the area Suggested name “Tiller Road”

• Kellett Street (Jervois)

Suggested names for the road name change to incorporate early settlers of area Suggested road name for Kellett Road Jervois to be Henningson Road

• River Glen Road

Although no comments have been received on this road name change, the name of the road has to be changed as there is River Glen Road at Swanport, which is near White Sands Suggested road name/s being: The River Glen Marina Road Or The Marina Road

• Preamimma Lane

Several suggestions have been received regarding Preamimma Lane being: 1) to extend Wattle Road Monarto to incorporate Preamimma Lane or 2) rename this lane to Zeunert Lane to reflect previous postal operator who lived on lane Suggest rename Preamimma Lane to Zeunert Lane

• Hein Lane Although the owners of the adjoining land of this lane would like to retain the “Hein” name to reflect the early settlers of the area, they may agree to changing the lane to “August Hein” Lane, which would retain the Hein name and also recognise an early councillor of the area

• Paech Lane (Tepko)

The Paech family own the land adjoining this lane. Paech Road (Monarto) is named in recognition of the original settlers of the area Paech Lane(Tepko) be changed to incorporate the Christian name or initials of one of the original “Paech” settlers of the area ie FW Paech


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1080.3.3 WAKEBOARDING 2010 (SF1535) Officer: Sharon Pickering

Priority 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure are required to obtain Council’s comments in relation to the application for the Wakeboard SA State Titles on 27 February 2010. Priority Other – The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure have requested Councils support for a wakeboarding event on the 27th February 2010. Background/Request As per Appendix 1080.3.3, the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure has requested Council to advise, in writing, of any objections or conditions to be imposed on Wakeboard SA to conduct the Wakeboard SA state titles from the White Sands Holiday Resort, Murray Bridge on the 27th February 2010. With the falling level of the River Murray, it has been difficult to ascertain whether the reduction in closed river wake boarding events has had any effect either positive or negative on the riverbanks. While not wanting to restrict water activities in this very popular stretch of river, the issues of safety for the general public at the river’s edge is paramount to the enjoyment of reserves by limiting events that cause wave situations, it is hoped that the banks can stabilise naturally when there is an improvement to the river flow and the river rises with good rains There are many opinions as to how the banks of rivers are damaged and whether the damage is greater when banks are exposed or not. The Council’s option could be to request further investigations and a report back to Council so as to give clear direction on what activities are detrimental to the river environment. Options

1. Council supports the holding of the Wakeboard SA state titles from the White Sands Holiday Resort, Murray Bridge on the 27th February 2010

2. Council does not support the holding of the Wakeboard SA state titles from the White Sands Holiday Resort, Murray Bridge on the 27th February 2010.

3. Council defers any opinion on the holding of Wakeboard events on the River Murray pending further information from the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure on damages caused to riverbanks through wakeboarding.

Recommendation 1. That Item 1080.3.3 on Council Agenda of 15 February 2010 be received. 2. Referred to Council to choose its preferred option. Cr Nutt moved 1. That Item 1080.3.3 on Council Agenda of 15 February 2010 be received. 2. Council does not support the holding of the Wakeboard SA state titles from

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Cr Nutt called for a division and the decision was set aside For Against Cr Nutt Cr Phillips Cr Schubert Cr Simmons Cr Weinmann Cr Wilson Cr Laubsch Cr England Cr Weinert The Motion was Lost Cr Wilson moved 1. That Item 1080.3.3 on Council Agenda of 15 February 2010 be received. 2. Council supports the holding of the Wakeboard SA state titles from the White

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1080.3.4 PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR PROPOSED EXTENSION TO CRAIG WALSH DIGITAL ODYSSEY (SF198)

Priority - 1 - ( X ) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose For Council to consider a request for an extension to the Craig Walsh Digital Odyssey following the initial event already approved for 27-28 February 2010 and a public consultation process. Priority Legislative – Section 202 Alienation of community land by lease or licence, Local Government Act 1999 Budget Allocation As per resolution 1020.3.2 for all Ripples 2010 events the fees shall be waived. Background/Request Council received a report at its meeting of 25 January 2009 and approved Country Arts SA’s application to hold the Craig Walsh Digital Odyssey & Dusk on the Riverfront at the Wharf Precinct and Sturt Reserve on February 27 & 28, 2010. Country Arts SA believes the light show projection into the River will be very popular and have requested that the Digital Odyssey be extended for the duration of the artist’s tenancy in Murray Bridge which is until 11 April 2010. Due to the Wharf Precinct and Sturt Reserve being classified as community land and not having a land management plan in place, a public consultation process is required to be undertaken. Under the Local Government Act 1999 the minimum period for consultation is 21 days. At the conclusion of the initial Craig Walsh Digital Odyssey & Dusk on the Riverfront to be held on 27-28 February 2010, it will be necessary for the artist’s contractor to dismantle the projectors while the community consultation period (a minimum of 21 days) is conducted. During this period, it is proposed to leave the sleeves supporting the poles attached to the wharf. It is also a requirement that this meet all OHSW/Risk requirements before final approval can be given. Council staff will conduct a letter box drop to neighbouring residents and businesses and all houseboat owners. Subject to their being no objections, the poles and projectors can be remounted into the sleeves at the conclusion of the community consultation period and the Digital Odyssey will continue nightly until 11 April 2010. Recommendation: That: a) item 1080.3.4 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received; b) a public consultation process be undertaken for this Ripples 2010 event at

the Wharf Precinct and Sturt Reserve; c) the public consultation be open to the public for 21 days; d) if no objections are received through the public consultation, Council delegate

authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute the licence for the event; and


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e) if objections are received through the public consultation, a further report will be brought back to Council.

Cr England moved That: a) item 1080.3.4 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received; b) a public consultation process be undertaken for this Ripples 2010 event at

the Wharf Precinct and Sturt Reserve; c) the public consultation be open to the public for 21 days; d) if no objections are received through the public consultation, Council delegate


e) if objections are received through the public consultation, a further report will be brought back to Council



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1080.3.5 SPECIAL EVENT GOLF COURSE SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS

(SF) Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - (X ) Other Purpose To seek Council’s approval for SA Country Arts SA to hold a Symphony Under the Stars Event the Murray Bridge Golf Club on Saturday, 20 March 2010. Priority Other – The Murray Bridge Golf Club’s lease does not provide for special events such as is proposed by this application. Budget Allocation There are no budget implications for Council in the holding of this Event. Background/Request Country Arts SA in conjunction with the Murray Bridge Golf Club and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra are proposing to hold a Symphony Under the Stars event on Saturday 20 March 2010 refer Appendix 1080.3.5 The event will be held on one of the golf course fairways. Entry will be free and it is anticipated that up to 8,000 people will attend based on a similar event held at Port Augusta. The Golf Club will apply for a special liquor licence to serve alcohol on the golf course between 6 pm and midnight. Their application notes that the event will conclude at 11 pm. Council administration believes the sale of alcohol should conclude with the closing of the event and would propose this be a condition of our letter of support to the Liquor Licensing Commission. The event will be marketed as a family picnic evening and additional security will be employed to ensure everyone enjoys the event. Due to the size of the event, Council should, as best practice, undertake public consultation. The minimum period under the Local Government Act 1999 is 21 days. Consultation will also occur with statutory bodies such as SAPOL, EPA, Health officials, Liquor Licensing Commission. Recommendation: That: a) item 1080.3.5 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received; b) a public consultation process be undertaken for this Ripples 2010 event to be

held at the Murray Bridge Golf Course; c) the public consultation be open to the public for 21 days; d) if no objections are received through the public consultation, Council delegate




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Cr Weinert moved That: a) item 1080.3.5 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received; b) a public consultation process be undertaken for this Ripples 2010 event to be

held at the Murray Bridge Golf Course; c) the public consultation be open to the public for 21 days; d) if no objections are received through the public consultation, Council delegate





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1080.4 MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1080.4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF SECTION 101A DEVELOPMENT ACT

COMMITTEE SF408 Officer: Simon Channon

Purpose To take off the table Item 1050.4.1 from 14 December 2009 and to establish a Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee.

Recommendation That Item 1050.4.1 from 14 December 2009 be removed from the table

Cr Wilson moved That Item 1050.4.1 from 14 December 2009 be removed from the table


Priority - 1 - ( x ) Legislative 2 - ( ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Priority Legislative – Statutory requirement pursuant to Section 101A Development Act 1993 dated 23/11/2008 - Provide advice to Council on the monitoring and strategic matters relating to the Development Act. Background A report was put to Council on 14 December, 2009, *Item 1050.4.1 in relation to the establishment of a Strategic Planning and Development Committee, the item lay on the table. Pursuant to the Development Act, 1993, Section 101A, Council must establish a Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee in the same manner as establishing a Section 41 Committee pursuant to the Local Government Act 1999. The functions of the Committee, under the Development Act are as follows:

101A—Councils to establish strategic planning and development committee (1) A Council must establish a strategic planning and development committee.

(2) The functions of the committee are—

(a) to provide advice to the Council in relation to the extent to which the Council’s strategic planning and development policies accord with the Planning Strategy.

(b) to assist the council in undertaking strategic planning and monitoring directed at achieving-


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(i) orderly and efficient development within the area of the Council; and

(ii) high levels of integration of transport and land-use planning; and

(iii) relevant targets set out in the Planning Strategy within the area of the Council; and

(iv) other outcomes of a prescribed kind (if any); and

(c) to provide advice to the Council (or to act as its delegate) in relation to strategic planning and development policy issues when the council is preparing-

(i) a Strategic Directions Report; or

(ii) a Development Plan Amendment proposal; and

(d) other functions (other than functions relating to development assessment or compliance) assigned to the committee by the council.

Particulars of the Council’s original decision The original report put to Council was put on the table pending further information. The following issues required clarification: • The role and function of the Committee • Membership of the Committee Discussion Role and Function of the Committee Council’s Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee would provide a forum for discussion in relation to Council’s strategic and planning policy issues, the committees’ functions would include: • Making recommendations to Council following the review and consideration of

specific changes to Council’s Development Plan; • Receive reports from Council’s Development Assessment Panel on relevant

development assessment matters and; • Making recommendations to Council after considering and reviewing changes

to legislation, including but not limited to the Development Act, Regulations and the Planning Strategy;

It is envisaged that the Committee would have no delegations under the Development Act or Local Government Act 1999, and would act as an advisory group to Council on current planning issues. Membership of the Committee Members of the committee are appointed by the Council. The committee shall consist of six voting members, being three Elected Members and three independent community members. The three Elected Members shall consist of one from each ward. At least one of the independent community members should have experience in urban and regional planning. The Mayor is ex officio to the Committee. The Terms of Reference for the Committee, which outlines the role, membership and other procedures, is included as Appendix 1080.4.1A.


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Summary The primary function of the Committee is to provide advice for the consideration of Council on both development assessment issues and on the strategic planning process. Although the Committee is required under Legislation, its role is largely advisory to Council. Recommendation: 1. That item 1080.4.1 from the 18 February 2010 be considered by Council. 2. That the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee is

established. 3. That the Terms of Reference for the Strategic Planning and Development

Policy Committee be endorsed. 4. That the following Elected Members of Council are appointed to the

Committee (i) (ii) (iii)

5. That an expert independent community member be appointed as Presiding Member

6. That Expressions of Interest be sought to fill the three (3) community representative positions, at least one of which should hold urban and regional planning experience, by advertisement in the Murray Valley Standard.

Cr Wilson moved 1. That item 1080.4.1 from the 15 February 2010 be considered by Council. 2. That the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee is

established. 3. That the Terms of Reference for the Strategic Planning and Development

Policy Committee be endorsed. 4. That the following Elected Members of Council are appointed to the

Committee (i) Cr Wilson (ii) Cr Nutt (iii) Cr Laubsch

5. That an expert independent community member be appointed as Presiding Member

6. That Expressions of Interest be sought to fill the three (3) community representative positions, at least one of which should hold urban and regional planning experience, by advertisement in the Murray Valley Standard.

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THE RURAL CITY OF MURRAY BRIDGE

SECTION 101A STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHMENT AND TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. Establishment of the Strategic Planning and Development Policy

Committee Pursuant to Section 101A of the Development Act 1993, Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Council’s Policy - Council Committees (G2) the Council establishes a Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee, the functions of the committee are:

1.1 to provide advice for the consideration of Council in relation to the extent to which the council’s strategic planning and development policies accord with the Planning Strategy.

1.2 to assist the council in undertaking strategic planning and monitoring directed at achieving-

(i) orderly and efficient development within the area of the council; and

(ii) high levels of integration of transport and land-use planning; and

(iii) relevant targets set out in the Planning Strategy within the area of the council; and

(iv) other outcomes of a prescribed kind (if any); and

1.3 to provide advice for the consideration of Council in relation to strategic planning and development policy issues when the council is preparing-

(iv) a Strategic Directions Report; or

(v) a Development Plan Amendment proposal; and

1.4 other functions (other than functions relating to development assessment or compliance) assigned to the committee by the council.

2. Membership 2.1 Members of the committee are appointed by the Council. The

committee shall consist of six voting members, being three Elected Members and three independent community members. The three elected members shall consist of one from each ward. At least one of the independent community members should have experience in urban and regional planning. The Mayor is ex officio to the Committee.

2.3 Secretarial support will be given to the Committee through the

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2.3 The agenda and minutes of the committee meetings, subject to any items that are discussed in confidence under Section 90 of the Local Government Act 1999 and subsequently retained as confidential under Section 91 of the Act, are also required to be made available to the public.

2.4 Appointments to the committee shall be for a period of 2 years.

Appointees may be reappointed by Council. 2.5 The Council shall appoint the Presiding Member of the Committee.

4 Quorum

4.1 The quorum necessary for the transaction of business shall be 50% of the number of members of the committee plus one or a specified number. A duly convened meeting of the committee at which a quorum is present shall be competent to exercise all or any of the authorities, powers and discretions vested in or exercisable by the committee.

5 Frequency of meetings

5.1 The committee shall meet four times a year at appropriate times to provide timely and relevant information to Council’s budget and strategic planning processes.

6 Notice of meetings

6.1 Ordinary meetings of the committee will be held during the day within the Local Government Centre. A special meeting of the committee may be called in accordance with the Act.

6.2 Notice of each meeting confirming the venue, time and date, together

with an agenda of items to be discussed, shall be forwarded to each member of the committee and observers, no later than 3 clear days before the date of the meeting. Supporting papers shall be sent to committee members (and to other attendees as appropriate) at the same time.

7 Minutes of meetings

7.1 The Manager Development and Environmental Services shall ensure that the proceedings and resolutions of all meetings of the committee, including recording the names of those present and in attendance are minuted and that the minutes otherwise comply with the requirements of the Local Government (Procedure at Meetings) Regulations 2000.

7.2 Minutes of committee meetings shall be circulated within five days

after a meeting to all members of the committee and to all members of the Council and will (as appropriate) be available to the public.

9 Role of the committee

The Committee would provide a forum for discussion in relation to Council’s strategic and planning policy issues, the committees’ functions would include:

8.1 Review and consider specific changes to Council’s Development Plan,

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8.2 Receive reports from Council’s Development Assessment Panel on relevant development assessment matters, ie policy changes or issues; and

8.3 To consider and review changes to legislation, including but not limited to the Development Act, Regulations and the Planning Strategy, ie Ministerial Development Plan Amendments, definition changes.

9 Delegations

The Committee has no delegated authority under Section 101 of the Development Act or Section 41 of the Local Government Act.

10 Reporting responsibilities

The committee shall make whatever recommendations to the Council it deems appropriate on any area within its terms of reference where in its view action or improvement is needed.

Reference Documentation:

3. Local Government Act & Regulations Extracts d. Section 41 – Committees e. Division 2 – Register of Interests f. Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000

4. Policy Documents

d. (G1) – Code of Conduct e. (G2) – Council Committees f. (G9) - Leave of Absence


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1080.4.2 STRENGHTHENING BASIN COMMUNITIES FUNDING

OPPORTUNITY (SF1717) Officer: Simon Channon

Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - ( X ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other Purpose To inform Council of the Strengthening Basin Communities grant funding to undertake a Development Plan Amendment and to agree to a commitment of resources to undertake the work. Background The South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board have secured Federal funding for Councils to undertake natural resource management works at a local level through the Strengthening Basin Communities Program. As part of the initial project bid, Council requested funding to undertake further investigations to integrated water management, to align with forecast population growth, including the new equine recreation and residential area. As a sub project to the overall bid, Council was successful in receiving funding through the program to undertake a development plan amendment to incorporate the policies of the Integrated Water Resource Management Plan into the Development Plan. The sub project, to undertake the development plan amendment is to be region wide; this includes the Council’s of Murray Bridge, Alexandrina, Coorong, Mount Barker and Mid Murray. The project will receive a grant of $40,000 from the program and it is expected that a further $50,000 (total) of in-kind support be provided from the five partnering Councils. The DPA must be completed by 31 December, 2011. The NRM Board have asked that Council project manage the DPA, as Council already have an Integrated Water Resource Management Plan. It would be envisaged the project manager role would involve twice the input from the other Councils. This would mean that Council would be committing to approximately 30% of the in kind support. The balance of the in-kind support would be provided by partnering Councils. The in kind support provided by Council would equate to approximately 0.1FTE (half a day per week) input to the project which would include liaising with the partnering Councils and the consultant undertaking the writing of the DPA. The additional resource can be incorporated in to the normal work programmes of the current staff in the Development and Environmental Services Branch, although from time to time additional resources may be required to back fill during periods where staff are on leave. This would equate to approximately 20 days or 152 hours at $65.00 per hour, totalling $9,800, half in the 2009/2010 budget as an adjustment and the remainder as a nonrecurring item in the 2010/2011 budget Recommendation: 1 Item 1080.4.2 on Council agenda of 15 February be received and noted. 2 That Council commit to providing a project manager as in kind support

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Cr Laubsch moved 1 Item 1080.4.2 on Council agenda of 15 February be received. 2 That Council commit to providing a project manager as in kind support

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1080.5 MANAGER, LERWIN 1080.5.1 LERWIN & COMMUNITY CARE – UPDATE REPORT

October to December 2009 SF168 Priority - 1 - ( ) Legislative 2 - ( √ ) Corporate 3 - ( ) Other

Officer; Reg Budarick Purpose Quarterly update report for Lerwin Nursing Home and Community Care programs. Background Under the current organizational structure, Council has an oversight responsibility for Lerwin. A regular quarterly report is presented to give Council a more complete and ongoing view of the Lerwin operation. Issues of interest in relation to the operation of the Community Care programs are also included for Council’s information. Discussion LERWIN Issues of interest for the quarter are as follows:

Operational Lerwin

• Work has continued on the implementation of the CIM integrated finance software package. Lerwin has been working closely with Council finance staff to bring appropriate information from Council’s Authority software into the new package. Once completed, this will allow complete and more detailed Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet reports to be easily generated. After discussions with the software vendor, the next stage of the project (introducing Staff Rostering and Payroll packages) can be commenced with little or no impact on the current year budget. The vendor has agreed to allow access to these modules for the purpose of setting up and testing prior to the end of the financial year at no cost. This will allow the new payroll system to be used from the 1st July which is the most logical time for the cutover, with payment for the software budgeted in the next financial year.

• Lerwin’s first validation of the newly introduced Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) claims was conducted by the Department of Health and Ageing recently. Although some resident categories were downgraded, the process was useful and instructive for staff who prepare the claim paperwork and the downgrades had minimal effect on income as most claims checked were fairly new.

• The first part of a larger than usual bequest from the estate of a former resident was received during the quarter. When the balance of the bequest is received, a recommendation regarding an appropriate use for the funds will be put to Council for consideration.


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Statistics In the quarter, Lerwin admitted 8 new permanent residents and 4 respite residents. Resident diagnoses were:

Dementia Neurological Other 5 4 3

October November December

Occupancy 99.7% 99.8% 98.7% COMMUNITY CARE Issues of interest for the quarter are as follows:.

• The Home and Community Care (HACC) program has continued to work to reduce it’s waiting list and provide a range of one-off supports to clients for things like minor home maintenance or modifications, gutter and window cleans, garden clean-ups and maintenance utilizing the extra grant funds received.

• A number of successful events celebrating Christmas were coordinated by the Community Care program team. These events were well received and generated positive feedback.

Statistics Total current number of registered active clients is 738. Number of clients accessing services was 250 this quarter. This quarter, Community Care provided or organized the following services: Domestic Assistance 952 hours Respite Care 233 hours Home Maintenance 128 hours Home Modifications 5 hours Social Support 97 hours Transport 1223 trips MURRAY MALLEE AGEING TASKFORCE The Murray Mallee Ageing Taskforce (MMAT) program (through it’s Project Officer) has continued work on reviewing and updating the Workforce Planning survey and the Needs Analysis and commenced a series of client forums. Planning is now underway for the next bi-annual Positive Ageing Expo to be run during 2010. The MMAT Project Officer conducted a piece of research on current and projected future demand for residential aged care for Murray Bridge on behalf of Aged Care and Housing Group (ACH). The research extended work already carried out by the taskforce and although funded by ACH, the resulting report has been made available to all taskforce members to assist with future planning. The Murray Mallee Ageing Taskforce project is now receiving a $60,000 per annum recurrent grant for the continuation of the project.


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Recommendation That item number 1080.5.1 on Council agenda of 18 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Weinert moved That item number 1080.5.1 on Council agenda of 18 February 2010 be received and noted.



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1081 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Nil


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1082 REPORTS FROM SUBSIDARIES 1082.1 MURRAY AND MALLEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION – 5/2/10 Attached as appendix 1082.1 Recommendation: That item number 1082.1 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted. Cr Laubsch moved That item number 1082.1 on Council agenda of 15 February 2010 be received and noted



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1083 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE Nil


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1084 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Local Government (Procedures at Meeting) Regulations 2000 10—Questions (3) A member may ask a question without notice at a meeting. (4) The presiding member may allow the reply to a question without notice to be

given at the next meeting. (5) A question without notice and the reply will not be entered in the minutes of

the relevant meeting unless the members present at the meeting resolve that an entry should be made.

(6) The presiding member may rule that a question with or without notice not be answered if the presiding member considers that the question is vague, irrelevant, insulting or improper.

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1085. URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY MAYOR ARBON Note attached is a copy of the Urgent Business approval process adopted by

Council (policy G13) Please note that any ‘urgent business’ must be submitted to the Mayor in

writing, for his consideration, prior to 5 pm on the day of the meeting. This then enables the Mayor to make a ruling as to whether he accepts the Urgent Business, or whether the matter is simply put on notice for the subsequent meeting. This decision rests solely with the Presiding Member.

Nil


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1086 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 1086.1 QUESTION ON NOTICE – CR SCHUBERT Recommendation 1 Pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council orders that all persons, except (Mr Damien Moloney, Chief Executive Office; Mr Dave Allen, Acting Manager Infrastructure & Technical Services; Mrs Gloria Booker Manager Development & Environmental Services; Mr Reg Budarick Manager Lerwin and Ms Ros Kruger Minute Secretary) be excluded from attendance at the meeting held on 15 February 2010 for Agenda item 1086.1 – Question on Notice Cr Schubert. This Council is satisfied that pursuant to Section 90(3)(b) of the Act, the information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda item 1086.1 is legal advice. The Council is satisfied that the principle that the meeting be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed in the circumstances. Cr Nutt moved Pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council orders that all persons, except (Mr Damien Moloney, Chief Executive Office; Mr Dave Allen, Acting Manager Infrastructure & Technical Services; Mrs Gloria Booker Manager Development & Environmental Services; Mr Reg Budarick Manager Lerwin and Ms Ros Kruger Minute Secretary) be excluded from attendance at the meeting held on 15 February 2010 for Agenda item 1086.1 – Question on Notice Cr Schubert. This Council is satisfied that pursuant to Section 90(3)(b) of the Act, the information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda item 1086.1 is legal advice. The Council is satisfied that the principle that the meeting be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed in the circumstances.

Seconded by Cr Wilson and CARRIED Recommendation 3 Pursuant to Section 91(7) that having considered Agenda item 1086.1 – Question on Notice Cr Schubert (in confidence under Section 90(2) and (3)(h) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council, pursuant to Section 91(7) of that Act orders that the identify the documents and/or minutes related to agenda item 1086.1 be retained in confidence for a period of time 18 months and that this order be reviewed every 12 months (if the confidentiality period is longer than 12 months in duration Cr Englad moved Pursuant to Section 91(7) that having considered Agenda item 1086.1 – Question on Notice Cr Schubert (in confidence under Section 90(2) and (3)(h) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council, pursuant to Section 91(7) of that Act orders that


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the identify the documents and/or minutes related to agenda item 1086.1 be retained in confidence for a period of time 18 months and that this order be reviewed every 12 months (if the confidentiality period is longer than 12 months in duration

Seconded by Cr Wilson and CARRIED Meeting closed at 8.58 p.m. Minutes taken as read and confirmed this day of 2010.

…………………………………………… MAYOR

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